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What do you Know About Applied Kinesiology?

Not only do I know what it is, I have been able to use it as one of my principal health maintenance modes since 1976. This week after a session with Dr. Josh Stevens, I had a deep sense of calm, as if all of my cells had relaxed and surrendered to a calm sense of support from the ground. My balance improved, my legs were stronger, and my pain was less.

How I began with the Alexander Technique

Without a problem to solve or an injury to heal, my encounter with the Alexander Technique led to a transformation in my young woman’s view of how I could live my life and pursue my art. We often hear stories of the relief someone has finally found with their first Alexander Technique lesson. There are […]

Physically Conscious Work

Putting more attention on how we use our body while working with computers, online and in video conferencing can solve a lot of our problems with stress.

Living a Physically Conscious Life

  Years ago, I became convinced that I was really good at paying attention to my own physicality, all day every day. After all, living a physically conscious life is one of my ultimate goals. It’s something I’ve pursued with purpose throughout my life and my entire career, Imagine my surprise when I found out […]

Vertigo

Last week vertigo came back.  I had ten days of vertigo once I got home from the hospital in October. Good news is it’s now gone and I feel even stronger and freer this week. Here is some of what I’ve done to ease the dizziness and nausea. First thing I pay attention to is keeping […]

Create the Essence of Character

  When you play a character, who is interesting and entertaining because they are struggling with their own fears and desires, you might find yourself clenching and contracting, pulling in your shoulders.  It makes sense because you are connecting to their inner life, feeling their feelings as your own.  Your imagination takes your body on […]

More Space to Breathe

I had a great session working with Vicky Saye Henderson.  She was so clear when she said that she had more space to breathe because she was no longer doing all the physical stuff the character did.  She was still connected to the character but with lots more space. That’s what I’m looking for in […]

There must be an Easier Way

Here you have it: what I hope will be a solution to the stress and strain, struggle, and pain that most of us figure we’ll just have to live with. If you have ever thought, “There must be an easier way!” and if you are ready to give your body some well-deserved care and attention, you […]